# Widget Timer vs Visual Multi Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Multi Timer at 4.7 against Widget Timer's 4.1. Visual Multi Timer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Visual Multi Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual Multi Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 142 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Visual Multi Timer's.

Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual Multi Timer monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Timer | Visual Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) | **[4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [HAPPUS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669465739) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Visual Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151)

This app helps you manage multiple tasks simultaneously with customizable timers. It offers pre-made templates for various activities like cooking, workouts, and productivity, along with extensive personalization options. Stay on track with features like Live Activities and widgets.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers running simultaneously, Multi-step timer creation, Extensive template gallery, Customizable timer appearance, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Homescreen widgets, Shortcut Actions support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime v2 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Fully customizable timers
- 💡 Option to pause timer
- 💡 Impressive alarm choices
- 💡 Alarm rings on silent/with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Amateurish sounds
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 No vibration when silent
- 👎 Cannot set custom seconds (intervals of 5s)

**Reported bugs**

- No vibration when set to silent

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch
- macOS app
- Ability to view timer as progress bar on lock screen
- More free programs
- Visual and vibratory alerts separately or combined


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Timer free?

Widget Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Multi Timer free?

Visual Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Timer or Visual Multi Timer?

Visual Multi Timer is rated higher. Widget Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Visual Multi Timer averages 4.7 from 142 ratings.

### Do Widget Timer or Visual Multi Timer have ads?

Neither Widget Timer nor Visual Multi Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Timer or Visual Multi Timer?

Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visual Multi Timer monthly. Most recently, Widget Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Visual Multi Timer on September 21, 2026.

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